Step into a living time capsule of tea culture! 🌿 The cultural landscape of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er, Yunnan Province, has just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking China’s 57th World Heritage Site. Approved Sunday during the 45th UNESCO session in Riyadh, this lush region boasts five ancient tea forests, nine centuries-old villages, and protective forests that have sustained biodiversity and traditions for generations.
💡 Why it matters: The site is a rare fusion of human ingenuity and nature. Indigenous communities like the Blang and Dai ethnic groups have cultivated tea here using wild ‘Puer’ tea trees since the 10th century! Their terraced plantations and forest-friendly practices create a harmony that’s inspired poets and environmentalists alike.
Join CGTN’s Yang Jinghao as he explores mist-covered trails, meets village elders guarding ancestral wisdom, and sips tea brewed from 800-year-old trees. 🍃✨ This isn’t just a tourist hotspot—it’s a blueprint for sustainable living, blending folklore, ecology, and resilience.
📌 Pro traveler tip: Add Jingmai Mountain to your bucket list! Wander through wooden stilt houses, taste tea-infused local dishes, and witness autumn’s ‘tea harvest carnival’—a feast of music, dance, and aromatic leaves.
